Job Opportunity
Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.
Job Description:
Hard Rock International Job Description: Heart of the House – Line Cook/Prep Cook/Receiver/Inside & Outside Expo Authentic Experiences That Rock Hard Rock International Location: Hard Rock Cafe Los Angeles Position Title: Heart of the House – Line Cook/Prep Cook/Receiver/Inside & Outside Expo Reports To: Café Management Direct Reports: Nick Velasquez Date Created: 04/15/2026 FLSA Status: Hourly - Overtime Non-Exempt
Position Summary: Even though you may not come into direct contact with guests, your responsibilities are key to the Cafe's success. At Hard Rock, you will be considered an all-around culinary employee and will learn the following positions:
- Prep Cook
- Line Cook
- Receiver
- Inside/Outside Expo
Primary Responsibilities:
- Receiving and ordering product.
- Making prep recipes and menu products to spec.
- Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line.
- Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, line, expo stations.
- Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, line, expo, dish room and back dock.
- Cleaning dishes and operating a dish machine.
- Practicing safety and sanitation standards.
- Having a sense of urgency.
- Stocking products.
- Recycling products.
- Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System.
- Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs.
- Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
- Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures.
- Communicating professionally with co-workers and Front-of-the-House staff.
- Acting as a liaison between the Heart-of-the-House and Front-of-the-House staff.
This job description reflects the position's essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.
Requirements:
- Performing duties which require bending & reaching
- Lifting & transporting up to 100-pound containers, dish racks, and trashcans
- Standing or moving, for up to 8+ hours
- Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
- Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
- Maintaining a well-groomed appearance ("having a plan")
- Following all uniform guidelines
- Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards
- Recycling products, where possible
- Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
- Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency
- Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers
Pay Range: $19 - $25